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OY61 VEW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,421 mi
Last recorded149,421 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 VEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 149,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,996 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 102,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 78,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 62,718 miles

vehicle tested in wet weather!

Pass 16 May 2019 51,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no diesel print out due to low emissions

Pass 16 May 2018 46,386 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,448 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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OY61 VEW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY61 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY61 VEW registered?

OY61 VEW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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